Longtime fans of the Boston rock scene may remember seeing “The Next” spray-painted on
walls and bridges from Kenmore Square to Allston, and hearing Sidewalk Gallery on Boston
airwaves in the 80’s and 90’s. Both bands featured the distinct harmonies of twin brothers Dave
and Brian Charles, who still live and make music here. Dave has branched out from his early
days as a lead guitarist and ace bassist to exploring pedal steel, blues and country slide guitar,
and experimenting with alternate tunings while crafting new songs that blend his best pop
instincts with growling guitar-driven melodies. Fronting his own band for the first time as a solo
artist sans Brian, Dave’s new music echoes the excitement of early Elvis Costello, the sonic
impact of Sugar or Dinosaur Jr., and the melodic kick of The Smithereens.